For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 812 students in Fort Kent, ME.
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Kent, ME are Fort Kent Elementary School, Valley Rivers Middle School and Fort Kent Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Kent, ME public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average). Schools in Fort Kent have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maine public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Kent, ME (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Kent Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Pleasant St
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-3456
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-3456
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Valley Rivers Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
84 Pleasant Street
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Gr: 7-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Fort Kent Community High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84 Pleasant St
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Kent, ME?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Kent, ME include Fort Kent Elementary School, Valley Rivers Middle School and Fort Kent Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Kent?
3 public schools are located in Fort Kent.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Kent?
Fort Kent public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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